The Detroit Red Wings are no longer the only hockey team hosted at Little Casear's Arena.
Today, Red Wings reporter Daniella Bruce and the Professional Women's Hockey League announced that the city of Detroit will officially have a PWHL franchise of its own. While the name and logo have not been revealed yet, the PWHL confirmed that the new franchise will start its inaugural season at Little Casear's Arena.
The team's color palette, per the PHWL press release, will be black and silver complemented by white accents. "The palette is distinct from any other team in the league, with the primary colors intended to evoke Detroit’s innovative and industrial spirit, matched with the resilient identity of Metro Detroiters," reads the press release. "Meanwhile, the red accent is a nod to the city’s celebrated sports history, in particular, the Red Wings’ and Hockeytown’s hockey stewardship in the United States for more than 100 years."
"Hello, Motor City!" the press release reads. "We’re thrilled to welcome PWHL Detroit as the league’s ninth team, debuting in the 2026–27 season at Little Caesars Arena. It’s an honor to join this passionate community and its hockey tradition, and we're excited for all the memories we’ll share in our inaugural season and beyond."
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May 6, 2026How PWHL Detroit came to be
Illitch Sports and Entertainment, the parent company to the Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, led the charge on the PWHL bid. Every time the PWHL has had an exhibition game in Detroit, they've successfully broken attendance records. There's no shortage of hunger for hockey in Detroit, especially with the recent struggles of the Red Wings.
Quick facts about PWHL Detroit
- Detroit is the ninth PWHL team and the first of three expansion franchises to be announced this offseason.
- PWHL Detroit will play in Little Casear's Arena through the 2026-27 season.
- PWHL Detroit's colors will be black and silver with white accents, with the name and logo to be revealed "at a later date".
- Team will wear an Ally Financial patch as their jersey sponsor.
- Team will practice in the BELFOR Training Center.
- Expansion draft and details to be revealed within the coming weeks.
Detroit hosting PWHL draft
In addition, the city of Detroit will host the 2026 PWHL Entry Draft on June 17 at the Fox Theatre. They'll also host the PWHL Awards the day prior, with both events likely full of nods to Detroit, the Red Wings and Hockeytown in general. Details on the expansion draft and free agency have not yet been released, though the PWHL states those will become clear in the coming weeks.
“Detroit has been part of PWHL history since the beginning; from the support shown at our first-ever neutral site game at Little Caesars Arena, the city and fans have helped lead the way for the future of pro women’s hockey,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive Vice President, Business Operations.
Tickets to the inaugural 2026-27 PWHL Detroit season are available now.
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